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KU61 VMA

2011 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,662 mi
Last recorded154,662 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 VMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 154,662 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 151,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 140,881 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 128,221 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 128,221 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,325 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 119,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oily mist. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 119,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oily mist. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,670 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oily mist. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 102,670 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on mirror,camera, bkt to offside . (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oily mist. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,883 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 78,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 65,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,754 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 42,727 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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KU61 VMA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU61 VMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU61 VMA registered?

KU61 VMA is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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